Most riders think DUI laws only apply to cars, but horses can fall into the mix too. The answer depends on how your state defines a “vehicle.” Yes, in some states you can get a DUI (or DWI) for riding a horse while intoxicated — it depends on how that state’s law defines “vehicle.” States …
In Louisiana, it’s common to see carriages and horseback riders traveling on the roads. Their presence often prompts someone to ask me if it’s legal for horses to be on the road, so I decided to address this issue. It is legal to ride a horse on roads in Louisiana. Louisiana Revised Statutes 32:22 states: …
Did you know that over 100,000 horses are reported to be abused or neglected each year in the United States alone? This staggering statistic is just the tip of the iceberg in the complex and often hidden world of horse abuse. Such a number not only highlights the magnitude of the problem but also calls …